Intel Gamer Days offering massive discounts and freebies on gaming hardware

Things in the PC space have been getting very exciting over the last two years. We’ve seen AMD come roaring back to dominate the CPU-space, and Nvidia’s GPUs deliver impressive performance gains YoY, with the price you pay per performance point also dropping significantly. IF you look at the holistic picture of the PC space right now, what’s clear is that it’s a great time to be into PC gaming. Sweetening that deal just ahead of the festive season is Intel, which is currently running its Intel Gamer Days promotion.

During Intel Gamer Days, all of Intel’s partners such as OEMs, offline retailers and even e-tailer platforms offering a host of incentives to those buying Intel processors or intel powered gaming desktops and laptops. If you’re looking to buy the very best of Intel’s gaming processors for your desktop, the Intel Core i9-10900K can be had for a flat discount of 30 percent from ITGadgetsOnline. What’s more, Intel is throwing in a free game code for Marvel’s Avenger game. If you feel that an i9 will be overkill, then you can pick up the Intel Core i7-10700K at a 25 percent flat discount.  If you want to go with a pre-built gaming desktop or even a laptop, there is a whole truck load of deals and offers for the picking. Lenovo, for example, is offering up to Rs 50,000 off on its Intel-based gaming lineup, while Acer is offering a Rs 4,400 discount on the purchase of an Acer Nitro gaming monitor, when you buy an already discounted Acer Nitro gaming laptop. Compasso, a bangalore based system integrator is offering over Rs 16,000 worth of benefits, which includes extended warranties on their custom built-systems, and an additional Rs 3,000 off on 144Hz gaming monitors. If you’ve been eye-balling an Alienware machine for some time, you can now get one at 5 percent off. Given how expensive Alienware tends to be in India, even a 5 percent discount would be a notable chunk of change. HP is offering a host of deals which include extended warranties, discounts and even free headsets. Last but not the least, both Flipkart and Amazon are offering a host of offers, with Amazon offering Rs 5,000 worth of freebies and no cost EMIs while Flipkart is offering discounts of up to Rs 25,000 on 10th-gen gaming laptops. 

Intel Gamer Days started on November 7 and is expected to go on till November 16th. During this period, Intel’s desktop processors and gaming desktop and gaming laptops are all expected to be heavily incentivised, whether its through discounts, through freebies, and in some cases, both!

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Realme 7 5G to launch globally on November 19, could launch in December in India

Realme 7 5G is confirmed to make its global debut on November 19 and is slated to be the fourth smartphone in the Realme 7 series. The lineup consists of the Realme 7, Realme 7 Pro and Realme 7i that were launched between September and October in India. While the key specifications of the Realme 7 5G are kept under wraps for now, there have been rumours that it could be a rebranded Realme V5 made for the global market.

As per a tweet by the official Realme UK Twitter handle, Realme 7 5G is scheduled to launch on November 19 at 10 AM GMT (3:30 PM IST) and the event will be live-streamed on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Tune into the realme UK Livestream launch of #realme75G and our #realDeals Black Friday event. 19.11.20 at 10 AM GMT. https://t.co/tnqHWSDBei

— realme UK (@realmeUK) November 11, 2020

With this announcement, the company has also released a teaser of the phone that reveals that the Realme 7 5G has a punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner and side-mounted fingerprint sensor that doubles up as a power button.

A report by Smartprix also indicates that the Realme 7 5G could launch in India soon. The report states that the Realme 7 5G will likely launch in India sometime in December. However, an actual launch date has not been revealed yet. This comes after CEO Madhav Sheth teased the launch of the Realme X7 series soon that is expected to kickstart its 5G smartphone lineup in India.

Another tweet by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore indicates the similarity between the model number of the upcoming Realme 7 5G and the Realme V5, hinting at the likelihood of the latter being rebranded for the global market.

realme 7 5G (RMX2111) clears NBTC certification. Its model number is similar to realme V5 5G, so in all likelihood the realme V5 5G will globally launch as realme 7 5G#realme75G #realme7Series pic.twitter.com/YoPhpBB57z

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) November 11, 2020

The Realme V5 was officially launched in August and here’s everything we know about its specifications and features.

Realme V5 specifications

Realme V5 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports 90Hz high-refresh-rate and is topped by a layer of Gorilla Glass for added protection. It has a punch-hole cutout on the front for the selfie camera which gives a 20:9 aspect ratio to the screen.

The V5 is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 720 5G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali0G57 GPU. This is paired with upto 8GB RAM and upto 128GB storage options to choose from. It runs on Realme UI 1.0 which is based on Android 10.

Realme V5 comes with a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.1 aperture, housed within the punch-hole cutout.

The V5 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging. Realme claims that the phone can go from 0-100% in 65 minutes.

 

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PUBG Corp announces new version of PUBG Mobile specially made for India

PUBG Mobile India is a new game that is being prepared specifically for launch in the Indian market by PUBG Corporation. The company has finally revealed its plans for the Indian market that includes establishing an Indian subsidiary and specific customisations for the Indian players of the popular battle royale title. PUBG Mobile was banned in India on September 2 along with 118 other apps by the Indian government citing privacy and security reasons.

PUBG Corporation has issued a press release that details its plans of reviving PUBG Mobile in India by launching a special version of the game that caters to the Indian players. The game will be re-launched as PUBG Mobile India at a later date and is set to feature customized content including virtual simulation training ground, clothed characters, green hit effects and more. 

The game will release with custom in-game content specific to the Indian market in order to build a healthy gameplay environment in the country. The upcoming game will also include restriction settings on game time in order to instil healthy gameplay habits for young PUBG Mobile players in India.

PUBG Corp. has also announced that it is creating an Indian subsidiary and plans to hire over 100 employees that will boost the business, esports and game development in India. The company has also revealed that it will be engaging with Indian PUBG Mobile players and esports organisations for collaboration and enhancing their presence.

“PUBG Corporation plans to make investments worth $100 million USD in India to cultivate the local video game, esports, entertainment, and IT industries,” the company said.

Furthermore, PUBG Corp. is also preparing to host India-exclusive esports events and tournaments with prize pools once the game launches in India. There’s currently no word on the exact launch details of PUBG Mobile India in the country.

PUBG Corporation's parent company Krafton Inc. recently announced its partnership with Microsoft Azure platform where it aims to leverage Microsoft’s cloud platform to store user data of its biggest titles including PUBG, PUBG Mobile and more. Another report by TechCrunch hinted at the game’s possible return before the end of the year, however, PUBG Corp. has stated that it will reveal more information in the launch of PUBG Mobile India “at a later date”.

 

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PUBG Mobile India Coming Back After Ban, Developers Have Announced

PUBG Mobile developers have announced that they will launch a new game called PUBG Mobile India to cater to Indian players. PUBG Mobile was banned back in September by the Indian government and around the same time, PUBG Corporation had announced that it will no longer authorise the PUBG Mobile franchise to Shenzhen-based Tencent Games in India.

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Apple discontinues Intel-based MacBook Air in India

Apple MacBook Air powered by Intel processors has been discontinued in India following the debut of Apple M1 chip earlier this week. Apple’s homegrown M1 silicon powers the latest 13-inch MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and the Mac Mini. As part of its transition to its own SoC, Intel-based MacBook Air is the first product to be axed in lieu of Apple M1 chip.

As for the 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple is currently offering it with 10th gen Intel Core i5 processor and is configurable upto Core i7 processor. This is paired with 16GB RAM that can be increased to 32GB along with 512GB SSD and 1TB SSD options that’s configurable upto 4TB SSD. Having said that, the MacBook Pro with Intel processors now starts at Rs 1,74,900 in India while the M1-powered retails starting at Rs 1,22,900.

Similarly, the Mac Mini with Apple M1 chip with 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD starts at Rs 64,900 while the Intel Core i5 version with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD starts at Rs 1,04,900 and is upgradeable to Core i7 processor, 64GB RAM and 2TB SSD. 

Apple’s M1 silicon is fabricated using a 5-nanometer process and consists of an octa-core CPU with four performance cores and four power-efficiency cores, an eight-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. The previous generation Mac devices used multiple chips for the CPU, GPU, I/O, memory, Thunderbolt and security, however, with the M1 combines it all on a single SoC making the new devices highly efficient and powerful. 

The Apple MacBook Air with M1 chip starts at Rs 92,900 for the base model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage and Rs 1,17,900 for the 512GB storage option. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new chip starts at Rs 1,22,900 for the base variant with 256GB SSD storage and Rs 1,42,900 for the 512GB SSD storage option. Do note, however, that this new MacBook Pro features two USB Type-C ports instead of four on the previous generation.

The new MacBooks with Apple M1 chipset are currently on sale in India and you can purchase them from the Apple Store Online as it also allows buyers to upgrade the configuration. Additionally, you can read more about the Apple M1 processor here. 

 

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PlayStation 5 Hits Market Ready for Battle With Xbox Series S/X

Sony's PlayStation 5 went on sale Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft released its Xbox Series S/X, with the next-generation consoles vying for holiday season dominance as the pandemic boosts gaming demand.

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Timex Fitness Band launched in India at Rs 4,495

Timex Fitness Band has launched in India as the latest fitness trackers with the company claiming it to be its first fashion fitness band. The Timex Fitness Band has a metal finish and is available in two colours to choose from. It is also fitted with a heart rate sensor and can perform activity tracking tasks as well.

The latest fitness tracker from Timex has a metal built that is complemented by the mesh band. Here’s everything you should know about the fitness band.

Timex Fitness Band features and price

The Timex Fitness Band is being offered in two colours, Rose Gold and Black with stainless steel mesh strap design. The watch is also available with a black silicone strap for people who don’t like watches with stainless steel strap or want to go for an elegant look. 

The band has a rectangular design that measures 41.7 millimetres. The fitness band features a 2.4 centimetres colour display that supports touch input. The band has also received a water-resistant certifications and is water-resistant by upto 1.5 meters. 

Timex fitness tracker is equipped with a heart-rate sensor that keeps a track of your heart-rate vitals. The band is also capable of activity tracking including step counter and calories burnt. It also offers music playback control and Timex claims it can provide up to five days worth of battery life on a single charge. 

The Timex Fitness Band is priced at Rs 4,495 in India and is available to purchase online from Timex Store and authorised retail partners in the offline market. There’s no word if the fitness tracker will be available on popular e-commerce websites like Amazon or Flipkart anytime soon.

 

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